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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,231.56, 191,740.95 and 114,597.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,231.56, 191,740.95 and 114,597.18 is: 172,700.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,231.56 : 191,740.95 = 114,597.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,231.56/191,740.95 = 114,597.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,231.56x = 191,740.95 × 114,597.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,231.56x = 21,972,972,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,972,972,160.52/127,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,700.64

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